Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomist)
Ansible Government Solutions
- North Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs blood collection requiring knowledge of clinical science to understand the multiplicity of tests and specimen requirements, the mechanics of venipuncture and patient
- Performs phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility
- Accessions and receives samples into VA and DoD laboratory information system
- Centrifuges samples and pours off into pour off
- Instructs patients in proper collection of 24 hour urine and other samples collected
- Prepares collection, measures and records 24 hour urine
- Transports specimens to the laboratory including those requiring special
- Calls up collection lists for inpatient blood draws and look up order numbers and patient information for outpatient
- Processes samples to the automated loader of the
- Preparing, accessioning, maintaining, filing, and disposing of anatomic pathology specimens and records.
- Answers phones and direct calls to other laboratory
- Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal skills and good customer relations with patients, families, and all other medical center personnel
- Provides general clerical and administrative support
- Orders, stocks, and maintains specialized supplies used in the drawing
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency, e.g. certification program, ASCP, AMT, AMCA, etc.
- American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 3 years as a Patient Service Technician/Phlebotomist
- Experience with the Vista Laboratory Information System (LIS) is preferred
- No sponsorship available
- Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
- Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
- Lift up to 20 lbs
- Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
- Push/pull with 30 lbs of force